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11-06-2025
Israeli forces detained an aid boat bound for Gaza carrying climate activist Greta Thunberg and other activists on Monday. The Israeli Defense Forces confirmed the detention of the vessel, the Madleen, and diverted it to Israel. The boat was part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, aiming to bring aid to Gaza and raise awareness of the humanitarian crisis. Israel had vowed to stop the flotilla, and the Foreign Ministry stated that the passengers were "safe and unharmed" and had been provided with sandwiches and water. The ministry also said the aid on the ship was less than a single truckload and would be transferred to Gaza through established humanitarian channels.
11-06-2025
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was deported from Israel after being intercepted by Israeli forces while on a Gaza-bound aid boat in the Mediterranean. Thunberg and 11 others were on the vessel, which was trying to deliver aid to Gaza in defiance of Israel's maritime blockade. Upon arrival in Paris, Thunberg accused Israel of "kidnapping" her and other activists, saying they were taken from international waters against their will. Israel's foreign ministry claimed the blockade was "consistent with international law" and that the activists' actions were "dangerous, unlawful, and undermine ongoing humanitarian efforts." Five French citizens on the boat refused to sign deportation orders and will face judicial proceedings. The incident highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where millions face catastrophic levels of hunger due to shortages of food and medicine.
11-06-2025
The Israeli navy has struck targets in the Houthi-controlled port city of Hudaydah in Yemen, in response to Houthi missiles targeting Israel. The Israeli military said the strikes aimed to stop the use of the port for "military purposes". Images on social media showed smoke rising from the port, with reports of two separate strikes. The Houthis have regularly launched missiles at Israel in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, and have also attacked commercial ships in the Red Sea, prompting US air strikes against the group.
11-06-2025
Israeli authorities deported climate activist Greta Thunberg on Tuesday after seizing the Gaza-bound ship she was on with 11 other activists. Thunberg was among three activists and a journalist who were deported, while eight others refused deportation and were being held in detention. The ship, part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, was carrying aid to Gaza and was seized by Israeli naval forces about 125 miles off Gaza's coast. Israel considers the ship's actions a violation of its naval blockade, while the coalition and rights groups say Israel's actions are a breach of international law. Thunberg was flown to France and then headed to Sweden.
11-06-2025
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was deported from Israel after the country's naval forces detained her Gaza-bound flotilla, the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. Thunberg and three other activists were transported to Ben Gurion Airport and put on a flight back to Sweden via France. Thunberg reportedly told her attorneys that she could do "more good outside of Israel" and that refusing to leave would "harm" her cause. The flotilla, carrying aid for Gaza, was intercepted by the Israeli navy, which dubbed it a "selfie yacht" and claimed it was a publicity stunt.
11-06-2025
The Israeli navy conducted a long-range precision strike against the Houthi terrorist network in Yemen's port city of Hudaydah, hitting the port "to stop the use of the port for military purposes." The strike was carried out from a Sa’ar 6 vessel hundreds of kilometers away and was described as "a unique long-range strike" and "a successful one" by an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) official. The Houthis remain a threat to Israel despite a recent pause in US military strikes against the group, with the IDF intercepting a Houthi missile above Jerusalem just days before the strike. The Houthis' deputy media office head claimed the attack had little impact on their operations, but the IDF has threatened to enforce a naval and air blockade if attacks on Israel continue.
11-06-2025
Climate activist Greta Thunberg accused Israel of committing "an illegal act" after the Israeli military seized a Gaza-bound aid boat she was on. Thunberg was deported to France and described the situation as "chaotic and uncertain". She claimed Israel was preventing desperately needed aid from reaching Gaza, and dismissed Israeli claims of offering food to the passengers as a "PR stunt". Other activists who refused deportation were being held in detention, with their case set to be heard by Israeli authorities.
11-06-2025
The UK has imposed sanctions on two far-right Israeli ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, for "repeated incitements of violence against Palestinian communities" in the occupied West Bank. The sanctions, which include a travel ban and asset freeze, were imposed jointly with Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Norway. The UK Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, stated that the ministers had "incited extremist violence and serious abuses of Palestinian human rights". The move was condemned by Israel and the US, with the US Secretary of State and US Ambassador to Israel criticizing the sanctions. The sanctions reflect growing international pressure on Israel over its actions in Gaza and the West Bank.
11-06-2025
Five US allies, including the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway, have imposed sanctions on two senior Israeli officials, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, for inciting violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. The sanctions, which could include travel bans and asset freezes, were announced due to the officials' "extremist rhetoric" and actions that have led to the displacement of Palestinian communities. The countries expressed their "unwavering support for Israel's security" but condemned the actions of the two cabinet members, saying they undermine Israel's security and standing in the world. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized the sanctions, calling on the countries to reverse them and reaffirming the US's support for Israel.
11-06-2025
The UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Norway have imposed sanctions and travel bans on Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, citing their role in inciting extremist violence and human rights abuses against Palestinians. The foreign ministers of the five countries issued a joint statement condemning the ministers' "extremist rhetoric advocating the forced displacement of Palestinians and the creation of new Israeli settlements." Israeli officials, including Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, have slammed the move as "outrageous," while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has also condemned the sanctions, stating that they do not advance efforts to achieve a ceasefire and bring hostages home.
11-06-2025
The UK government has imposed sanctions on Israel's far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich and national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, adding to Israel's growing international isolation over its actions in Gaza and the West Bank. The ministers have been criticized for their extremist views, including Smotrich's denial of the existence of Palestinians and Ben-Gvir's past conviction for supporting a Jewish terrorist organization. The sanctions follow concerns over Israel's conduct in the West Bank, where extremist Jewish settlers have carried out violent acts against Palestinians and the government has approved new settlements deemed illegal under international law. Israel has condemned the sanctions as "unacceptable and outrageous," but critics argue that the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, should also be sanctioned for keeping the controversial ministers in his government.
11-06-2025
The UK government has imposed sanctions on two Israeli ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, for "repeated incitements of violence against Palestinian civilians". The sanctions, which are being imposed alongside Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Norway, include a freeze on UK assets, director disqualifications, and a ban on entering the country. Foreign Secretary David Lammy said the ministers have been "inciting violence" and "encouraging egregious abuses of human rights" for months. The decision has been condemned by Israel's foreign minister, Gideon Sa'ar, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who urged the reversal of the sanctions.
11-06-2025
The UK, along with Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway, have imposed sanctions on two Israeli ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, for inciting violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. The ministers, who are part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ruling coalition, have been accused of supporting actions that have led to serious abuses of Palestinian human rights. Ben-Gvir, Israel's security minister, has previously been convicted of supporting a Jewish terrorist organisation and has called for the removal of Palestinians from their lands. Smotrich, Israel's finance minister, is in charge of Israel's administration of the West Bank and has approved the expansion of settlements and restricted aid to Gaza. The sanctions, imposed in their personal capacities, include a freeze on UK assets, director disqualifications, and a ban on entering the UK.
